Waterside Centre, Lincoln

Client
Wykeland Group
Lincolnshire Coop
(Joint venture)

Value
£2m

Service
Feasibility study
Concept design
Planning Building Regulations
Principal Designer
Tender Information and Analysis
Construction Consultation
Delivery

LK2 Group led the architectural design and delivery of the Waterside Centre, Lincoln transformation, revitalising this prominent city-centre destination to enhance customer experience and secure its long-term future.

Delivered in carefully phased stages following the joint venture acquisition by Wykeland Group and Lincolnshire Co-op in June 2023, the scheme has introduced a cohesive design language across the centre, upgrading shopfronts, improving circulation, and restoring the historic High Street frontage. A sensitively designed timber shopfront strengthens the building’s architectural identity while reconnecting it with both the High Street and the adjacent canal, creating a more vibrant and welcoming environment.

The revitalisation has already delivered measurable success, with a 3% increase in footfall compared to 2022, and strong retailer commitment reinforcing confidence in the scheme. Major brands including H&M, Next and The Body Shop have secured new or extended leases, while the introduction of local independent operator, Seven Districts Coffee {link}, in the central mall has enhanced the centre’s food and beverage offer.

Completed in under two years, the project represents a significant investment in Lincoln’s retail core – balancing contemporary upgrades with heritage-led design – while continuing LK2 Group’s long-standing involvement with the centre and its ongoing evolution.